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Cannot Selectively Kill Bahia Grass in Bermuda

Bahia grass and Bermuda grass are both warm-season perennials; no herbicide kills one without harming the other. Organic or chemical, grass-killers affect all grasses.

Option: encourage Bermuda to outcompete Bahia with proper fertilizing, mowing, watering. Or accept a mixed lawn. Consult a local nurseryman for region-specific advice on competitive dynamics.

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